Professional Studio Musician Adjunct Faculty (in-person)

Title: Professional Studio Musician Adjunct Faculty (in-person)

Salary Range: $575 per credit hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Owensboro Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Owensboro Community College

Department: Heritage, Humanities and Fine Arts

Job Summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College invites applications for part-time/temporary faculty as a Professional Studio Artist Instructor in the HHFA Department. The primary course to teach will be PSM 114 Bluegrass & Traditional Band/Ensemble. The course is offered in-person based on course content. Please note that this is an adjunct pool.

Job Duties:

•Plan and conduct instruction, instructional activities, and prepare learning materials for assigned in-person or online courses.
•Provide instruction, coaching, and guidance to students in the assigned subject area, including bluegrass and traditional music performance.
•Plan and conduct a weekly evening ensemble rehearsal for the OCTC Capital Bluegrass Band/Ensemble, including preparation of repertoire, instruction, coaching, and performance readiness.
•Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials as needed, and maintain accurate records and reports regarding student attainment, attendance/activity, participation, and progress.
•Plan, coordinate, and participate in local performances and community engagement activities involving the OCTC Capital Bluegrass Band/Ensemble. This includes assisting with the identification and scheduling of appropriate performance opportunities and preparing students for those performances.
•Must be able to transport and set up basic sound equipment needs for student performances.
•Provide appropriate supervision and musical direction during rehearsals and performances and promote professional performance standards among participating students.
•Utilize the approved online course template and syllabus format; maintain an appropriate learning environment and classroom order and discipline.
•Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding their academic and musical progress.
•Communicate regularly with students regarding instruction, rehearsals, performances, assignments, schedules, and other course or ensemble-related matters.
•Collaborate with local business, event possibilities regarding ensemble activities, performances, scheduling, and report leads to the Program Coordinator.
•Represent Owensboro Community & Technical College and its bluegrass/traditional music program in a professional manner at approved performances and community events.
•Complete required institutional training and other required professional development as necessary.
•Perform other duties related to instruction, ensemble activities, and student success as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Associate’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline with demonstrated competencies required.
•Two (2) years of relevant professional experience within the past five (5) years is required.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

•Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; initiative-taking; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
•Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate with individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment and external business and community partners, representing themselves professionally and courteously.
•Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high level of efficiency and accuracy.
•Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.